Strive to Thrive : The Purposely Positive Podcast

John Lennon once said, Life is what happens to us while we’re busy making other plans. But sometimes, as life happens, clutter happens along the way. Clutter can be everywhere! In your desk, your closet, your sock drawer, and even your schedule. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Dorota Kuldo are going to discuss "Freedom from Life's Clutter." Dorota can be reached on Facebook at...

It’s February, a month where we celebrate the holiday of love - Valentine’s Day. The interesting thing is, when people truly care about you, they will go out of their way to support you, love you, and care for you -- and not only for  you , but also for your business, career, and family. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Felicity Steiner are going to discuss "Love and Wealth: Building Las...

As we record this, we are entering a new year. So many of us start out with high expectations but end up giving up along the way. But if we want to do something, all we need is to take that first step. It’s taking action that starts us on our way. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Maria Lupita are going to discuss “The power of taking action.” Maria can be reached on Facebook https://www.faceb...

As many of you know, Tony Robbins is one of my mentors. One of his famous quotes is this: “Life happens FOR us, not TO us.” As this podcast goes LIVE, we are just starting a new year, and with a new year comes new opportunities, some right in front of us. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Kathy Ribera go down deep and try to answer the question, “Does Life really happen FOR us.” You can ch...

How many hours of sleep did you get last night? Not getting enough sleep has been linked to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and even depression. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Dr. Catherine Darley are going to dig deeper and ask the question, “Is a good night’s sleep the key to happiness?” Catherine can b...

As many of you know, before becoming a speaker, trainer, and coach, I worked for 20 years as an investigator. In that world, my job was to find the truth, and find the evidence to support it. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Whitney Alexandra are going to discuss Finding the evidence for a limitless life. Whitney can be reached at her website - https://whitneyalexandra.co/ or on Instagram - h...

Your mind is more powerful than you think. Aristotle once said, “The energy of the mind is the essence of life.” This means that what we think determines what happens to us. If we want to change our lives, we need to empower our minds. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Michelle Pazmiño are going to discuss how to “empower your mind to empower your life.” Michelle can be reached on Instagram @...

Back in 1967, most of you were probably not even born then, there was a movie called Dr. Doolittle. They’ve remade it with Eddie Murphy, and a later version with Robert Downey Jr, but the premise was the same. It was about a man who could communicate with the animals, and there was a song from the original film, “If I could talk to the animals.” On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Tonje Eliassen...

I started this podcast in 2020 to give the gift of more positive content in the world. Since then, each year I’ve done a special Christmas episode. This is the fourth one I’ve done and no matter when you listen, or what holiday you celebrate, I truly hope you feel connected and blessed. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Maria Grigore are going to talk about “Being a gift to ourselves and other...

As this episode goes LIVE, we are a week away from Christmas. That’s when love to we eat our way into a happy holiday. Unfortunately, we all end up trying to diet our way back into our pre-holiday clothes later. On today’s episode, we’ve got a better way to live. But no matter when you’re hearing this, you can truly benefit from it. Today Tony Wechsler and Kelly Stephens are going to discuss, &quo...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The holiday season! Where there’s food everywhere, and we always end up eating too much. We could probably rewrite that song lyric to say, "It’s the most fattening time of the year." Have no fear! On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Terri Rahman are going to help you navigate the holidays as we discuss “gutful gratitude and eating for a healthi...

When I first started the podcast in 2020, we did a series on the five biggest fears. One of those fears is fear of death. Today we’re going to revisit that topic but in more detail. Have you ever been paralyzed with fear and anxiety? To the point where you can’t make a move? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Anja Langvang are going to discuss "Overcoming the Paralysis of Anxiety Over Deat...

Each year as we celebrate Thanksgiving in the US, I like to do a special Thanksgiving episode. This year is no different. On today's episode Tony Wechsler and Donald Stojack are going to discuss "Living a Life of Balance and Gratitude." Whether or not you celebrate the holiday, this episode will give you practical advice for keeping balance in your life. Donald can be reached simply...

The American actress Joan Collins was quoted saying, “Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine.” We’re not going to whine about age today, we’re going to talk about how that number can truly become irrelevant. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Maricel Rocha discuss how to “slow your aging with the seven pillars of youth.” Marice...

The prophetical author George Orwell once said, “Reality exists in the human mind, and nowhere else.” I couldn’t agree more. So when we change our mind, we can truly change our reality. On today's episode, Tony Wechsler and Kris Ashley discuss this amazing topic. Kris is also the author of the book having the same title, "Change Your Mind to Change Your Reality.” You can find the book whe...

One thing I love about superheroes is that most of them have these cool, secret identities. Bruce Wayne is Batman, Clark Kentis Superman, Diane Prince is Wonder women, and my favorite, Tony Stark is Ironman. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Carmen Alonso discuss identities and the importance of shifting your identity to be the best you. Carmen can be reached at her website, https://carmenalon...

There’s a great quote from Walt Disney that goes, “Let your heart guide you…it whispers, so listen closely.” And I love what the American Business Genius and Founder of Apple Steve Jobs said, “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” On today’s podcast, Tony Wechsler and Andreea Mihalcea are going to talk about how to follow you...

It seems like everyone is a critic these days. When things don’t go exactly as we planned, or live up to our standards, we criticize. But sometimes we take that too far and can become our own worst critic. We beat ourselves up over mistakes we make and end up feeling discouraged when trying to reach our goals. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Desi Caminos are going to discuss "Overcoming...

Everyone loves a comeback story, right? We get to see someone rise up from the ashes of a failure or set back and go on to succeed. Have you ever made a comeback? What would it be like if you could actually write you own comeback story, and it was yours for the claiming? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Colleen Faltot are going to discuss, “Claiming Your Inspirational Comeback.” Colleen can b...

There’s an old quote that says, “If you want to fly on the sky, you need to leave the earth. If you want to move forward, you need to let go the past that drags you down.” Letting go isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s the best way to move forward and pursue your dreams. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Laura Lopez are going to discuss “having the courage to let it go.”   Laura can be reached on S...

When you are going through a difficult time, especially a divorce or breakup, it can really consume your mind. One day you can be doing okay and want to find ways to relax, and the next you find yourself mad at the world and want new ways to get the anger out. When we are lost at sea and losing hope, it is the lighthouse in our life that brings us home. In these difficult times, you are your own l...

Do you remember back in school days, sitting at your desk and daydreaming about all sorts of things. It could have been what you’ll be doing after school, over summer vacation, or even for the rest of your life. We all had daydreams. In fact, I’ll bet you still have dreams today. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Kristi Winfree are going to ask the question, "what if what you truly wanted...

For those living with chronic pain, every day can be an uphill battle, a relentless struggle that challenges the very essence of one's being. But what if I told you that within each of us lies an untapped well of power, a potential to unleash the ability to heal and overcome this debilitating condition? On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and J.T. Anderson are going to discuss "unleashing t...

Life throws unexpected challenges our way, but how we respond to them can redefine our journey. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Sarah Mitchell are going to explore the power of adaptability and perspective that can transform even the most daunting emergencies into mere inconveniences. Sarah can be reached at her website, https://www.pantryindependence.com/ or simply email her: Sarah@pantryin...

A great leader can be defined as someone who possesses the ability to inspire, guide, and influence others towards a common goal or vision. On today’s episode, Tony Wechsler and Coach Jim Johnson are going to explore, "The Magic Ingredients of Great Leadership,” and discuss how they can empower you to unlock your leadership potential. Jim can be reached his website, https://coachjimjohnson.co...